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Oklahoma City Times

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1919

Page

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Two Safes Targeted in Tulsa Dairy Heist Night

Police report a bold burglary at Union Dairy and Ice Cream at 611 North Hudson Street where a nitroglycerine blast destroyed a small safe and looted about 300 dollars in currency. Neighbors awoke to the explosion and police later connected the burglary to other recent thefts in the city.

Union Dairy and Ice Cream Company Hudson Street R Land Win Geneer Alli Clals Union Dairy Company New State Company Crackst Tulsa Ann Oak Abe

Woodworth Likely Elected School Board Head Tonight

Rumors say George Woodworth of Oklahoma Sash & Door will win the next board presidency at Irving School tonight. J. 6. Stearley is expected to be re elected secretary, with the retiring and incoming members listed among local officials and school leaders.

Nen Irving School George Woodworth Oklahoma Sash & Door Company Stearley Sinc Mra PR. Lindsey WE. Piattmanter Eugene Matlock William Mee Elliott Alton l TH Berry Roger Coates Will Eugene Culbertson School Woodrow Wilson

No Idleness Excuse Here Walden Says In Oklahoma City

J W Walden of the federal employment bureau told reporters this morning that there is no excuse for idleness. He cited 109 positions open across all lines of work and emphasized that good pay is available, urging able bodied men to apply.

Oklahoma City J. W. Walden Federal Employment Bureau

Burial Today For Mrs McAlester Oklahoma Leader’s Wife

Mrs Rebecca Mc Alester wife of Col J J McAlester former lieutenant governor of Oklahoma and namesake of McAlester was buried here today after dying Sunday following a brief illness lasting four days.

M'Alester Okla Rebecca Mc Alester Col J. J. McAlester Oklahoma Mc Alester

Audience in Thomas Opposes Road Bonds Straw Vote

In Thomas Oklahoma a speaker opposed the good road bonds before about 700 people. A straw vote showed unanimous opposition to the bonds.

Chemist Says Raisin Wine Contained 6 to 9 Percent Alcohol

City chemist E Clifford reported to assistant county attorney O A Cargill that raisin wine samples from 600 East Avenue G in a site run by Joan Kivell and E Lawrence showed 6 to 9 percent alcohol in two portions. The notes reference a school violation and a prohibition issue ongoing.

Highwayman Fares Ill After Altercation With Doak

James Doak confronted an armed highwayman who emerged from behind a tree on DP Avenue. Doak wrestled the gun, struck the assailant with it, and the weapon broke. The gun turned out to be unloaded and the attacker fled. Doak escaped unharmed.

James Doak Doak

Bombs in two packages prompt U S officials inquiry

Two suspicious packages addressed to Gov. Bilbo and editor Frederick Stees contained gelatin bombs wrapped in brown paper with gl labels. Authorities will hold the parcels for inspection as mine experts analyze the explosive origin and possible American manufacture to identify the source.

Jackson Miss Theos Bilbo Frederick Stees The Jack Won Daily News Uinhey State Gimbel Brothers Javelty Washington Bureau of Mines

Czech Minister of War Killed in Plane Crash

COPENHAGEN report says Czecho-Slovak minister of war General Milan Stefani was killed near Warner Sun fay when his airplane crashed. Two Italian officers traveling with him also died in the incident reported by Pressburg.

Copenhagen Milan Stefani Warner Sunfay Pressburg

Gragg Greenlee Gambling Charges Dismissed

Gambling charges filed against Billy Gragg and Harry Greenlee by Charles B Selby former county attorney May 28 1918 were dismissed by Judge Edward D Oldfield this morning on motion of County Attorney F Burns

Billy Gragg Harry Greenlee Charles B. Selby Edward D. Oldfield F Burns

Road voting ballots distributed for county election

Voters race to polls as city ballots go out for a road measure tied to a constitutional amendment. Governor Robertson to speak at a mass meeting on Main Street and Broadway. no property qualification to vote. first statewide election allowing women to vote in a state issue context. Ballots roughly 25,000 in county. polls open at 6 am. county districts open later.

Wie Beant Hienigh Munty Robertson Maintreet Broadway At & O

Bolsheviks Repelled at Dvina as Allies Hold Line

In Archangel on May 3 allied land batteries out ranged Bolshevik guns and repulsed two fresh attempts to reach the position held by American British and Russian troops. Headquarters reported the Dvina front quiet with the crisis seen as passing and Bolsheviks delaying as navigation opened the river.

Archangel Dvina

Argonne Veteran Severed Legs In Train Accident

Ernest J. Hailey of Springfield Missouri a machine gun battalion veteran involved in the Argonne fight fell from a moving train near here this morning. His legs were severed below the knee as the thirty fifth regiment members aboard the MK 1 tracked train bound for Camp Funston mobilized.

Canada Wheat to be Imported

Minneapolis reports that M H Barnes head of the United States incorporation says the company plans a moderate importation of Canadian wheat to avoid disrupting the U.S. balance. He anticipates a modest price dip in food staples but warns no drastic revision until American export demands ease.

Minneapolis H. Barnes United States Canada R. Barnes Slaceldite Tanamced Manly Allu

Young Democrats to Dance Friday Dance by Butterick’s Nall club Friday night

The Young Men's Democratic club hosts a Friday dance at Butterick's Nall. Members of the Young Women's Democratic club will be priests Mr and Mr Allen Mo Street, M Valley, Wo J Armstrong and Mr and Mrs NOC. Orr act as chairmen. Steinberg's orchestra provides music. Committee includes ED Graham, Cliff Myers, Arleigh F. Boekhoven, Grover Stark, Allen M. Street, W. J. Armstrong, O. L. Price, Mrs Katherine Van Leaven, Misses Mary Hutchinson, Cora Smith, Rebecca Gilmer, and Ruth Funk.

Young Men's Democratic Club Butterick Nall Young Women’s Democratic Club Allen Mo Street M Valley Wo J Armstrong Noc. Orr Steinberg ED Graham Cliff Myers Arleigh F. Boekhoven Grover Stark Allen M. Street W. J. Armstrong O. L. Price

Naval Seaplanes Damaged Ahead of Trans Atlantic Flight

Fire at Rockaway Beach naval air station damaged seaplanes N C 1 and N C 4 slated for the Newfoundland leg of the trans Atlantic flight. Right wings were destroyed by an electric spark igniting gasoline during fueling. Firemen fought the blaze as Commander Towers said the start would proceed if weather allows, with NC 4 and NC 1 likely to be flown. The blaze started while workers were filling gasoline tanks. Continued on Page 5.

New York Meg Naval Air Station Rockaway Beach Naval N Co 1 Ocean Jehn H. Towers Star Famare Towers Newfoundland

Local Citizen Plans $700 Dwelling in City

St Bias Petite claims he can construct a frame dwelling for seventy dollars and filed a building permit this morning. Building Clerk Mosier doubted the project but issued the permit, saying he wants to see the completed house. Petitt, per the permit, will build at 1824 West Fortieth Street.

St Bias Petite Permet Mosier Petitt Fortieth Street

Corn Prices Gap Ten Cents On Trade Board Statement

A ten cent drop in Chicago corn prices on the board of trade followed a statement by Julius H. Barnes at Minneapolis that the grain corporation, of which he is president, has arranged for a moderate importation of wheat from Canada.

Chicago Board of Trade Julius H. Barnes Minneapolis The Grain Corporation Cari

Fourteen Points Against the Road Bond Bill Debate

A lengthy critique argues against a road bond plan, detailing projected costs and taxation. It warns the bill would leave dirt roads and raise property taxes while channeling funds to a single official. The piece cites federal aid, cost per mile, and potential overhauls without broad public recall rights.

Peace Meet Envoys to Decide Treaty Terms

Reports say Premier Orlando and Foreign Minister Sonnino will head to Paris for a peace conference plenary session to review the treaty. Italy’s Imperiali designated to participate. German assembly to meet in Berlin next Thursday to discuss terms. France to gain control of Saar mines and strict guarantees for exploitation.

Vittorio Orlando Johan Premier Baron Sontonelle Fereian Mometer Paris Rione Mirantine Marquis Imperiali London Italy League Orlando Son John Paris Reach Foreign Ministry Berlin Nmtional Tageblan Weimar von Brockdorff-Ramtrau Crease Versalles Marcel Hutin Echo de Paris France Saar

Italy’s Status in Peace Conference Questioned

Paris May 4 Italy’s status as a great power is in question after withdrawing from the peace conference. The issue centers on its invitation to resume talks with the council of three, and whether Italy remains bound by the final authority among the four great powers. Germany’s colonies and Italy’s treaty role loom large in the negotiations.

Rye Paris Italy Council of Three Cane Hraly

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